KEY POINT WASHINGTON The human race is at its nearest point in history to self-destruction, according to the 2026 update of the symbolic Doomsday Clock. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the clock to 85 seconds to midnight, four seconds closer than last year, signaling heightened global risks across nuclear, technological, and environmental fronts. … Read more
KEY POINT United Parcel Service Inc. on Tuesday forecast stronger than expected revenue for 2026, projecting about $89.7 billion in full year sales as the global delivery company accelerates a multiyear network overhaul aimed at cutting less profitable package volume and restoring operating margins after a volatile period for global trade. The updated outlook marks … Read more
KEY POINT Coco Gauff’s Australian Open title bid ended abruptly in Melbourne on Tuesday when the American was defeated in straight sets by Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina, a loss that lasted just fifty nine minutes and culminated in a visible moment of frustration as Gauff smashed her racket while leaving Rod Laver Arena. The defeat brought … Read more
KEY POINT A senior Border Patrol official who led the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown in Minneapolis is expected to be reassigned from Minnesota following days of political fallout over his public claims about a fatal federal shooting, according to two US officials familiar with the decision. Gregory Bovino, who oversaw on the ground Border … Read more
KEY POINT SAN FRANCISCO Tens of thousands of subscribers experienced widespread interruptions on anime streaming platform Crunchyroll Monday, according to real time outage monitoring site Downdetector. Users across North America, Europe, and Asia reported login failures, stalled videos, and server connection errors, highlighting the platform’s global reach and the challenges of managing high-demand digital services. … Read more
KEY POINT LOS ANGELES Actress Sydney Sweeney may face legal action after she and her production team were filmed hanging bras on the Hollywood Sign as part of a promotional campaign for her lingerie brand, according to officials and media reports. The stunt, which was captured on video, has raised questions about trespassing and vandalism … Read more
KEY POINT LOS ANGELES Crunchyroll, the popular streaming platform for anime, manga, and East Asian entertainment, experienced a widespread outage Monday, affecting tens of thousands of users worldwide, according to Downdetector, a service that tracks website and platform disruptions. Reports of service interruptions surged late Monday morning Pacific Standard Time. By 11:35 a.m., Downdetector … Read more
KEY POINT CLEVELAND Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders has been added to the AFC roster for the 2026 Pro Bowl, league officials confirmed Monday, marking a significant milestone for the rookie after his first NFL season. Sanders, a fifth round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, was named as a replacement on the all-star roster … Read more
KEY POINT JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Cleveland Browns’ head coaching position and is instead focusing on the Buffalo Bills job, league sources told ESPN on Monday. Udinski also finalized a new contract with the Jaguars, which includes a raise for the 2026 season … Read more
KEY POINT MINNEAPOLIS Republican Chris Madel announced on Jan. 26 that he is ending his campaign for governor of Minnesota, citing opposition to the national GOP’s stance on federal immigration enforcement, which he described as “retribution” against state residents. In a video message, Madel, a Minneapolis attorney and political newcomer, said he initially supported … Read more
